Growing in New York City
- USDA zone (2023)
- 7b
- Median last frost
- April 10
- Median first frost
- November 5
- Growing season
- ~209 days
Frost dates are medians from NOAA climate normals: in half of years, frost comes later. The windows below are computed from each crop's planting rules against this city's dates, treat them as the center of the target, not the edges.
Tomato in New York City
| Step | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Start seed indoors | February 13 to February 27 | |
| Transplant out | April 10 to May 1 | soil ≥ 60°F |
→ Full tomato calendar & suitable varieties for New York City
Pepper in New York City
| Step | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Start seed indoors | January 30 to February 13 | |
| Transplant out | April 17 to May 8 | soil ≥ 65°F |
→ Full pepper calendar & suitable varieties for New York City
Other crops with rules for this climate
Data sources
Evidence: 2 sources, all independent references.
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023) · USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State PRISM (2023), University or Government
- U.S. Climate Normals (1991-2020) · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2021), University or Government